by Michelle Terrell | Oct 10, 2023 | Birds, Environment
If you were to grab your favorite bird field guide, turn to the description of the Limpkin (Aramus guarauna), and consult the range map, you would find the distribution of this species within the United States limited to Florida and adjoining portions of Georgia. It...
by Michelle Terrell | Jul 1, 2023 | Birds
Celebrating the longest daylight of the year, an evening bird walk was held at Allemansratt Park in Lindstrom on June 21. The day saw a high of 90˚ and temperatures were in the upper 80’s at the time of the walk. Still, three intrepid birders enjoyed exploring...
by Michelle Terrell | Jul 1, 2023 | Birds
On the Morning of Saturday, May 20, six birders gathered for our annual bird walk at Wild River State Park. The morning dawned cool and the first birders to descend the hill into the St. Croix River were greeted by the sight of fog in the valley. As the time arrived...
by Michelle Terrell | Mar 13, 2023 | Birds, Environment
We have had an unexpected avian visitor this winter in our Audubon chapter area. A female Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is wintering on the St. Croix River below the Highway 8 bridge that connects Taylors Falls, Minnesota with St. Croix Falls,...
by Michelle Terrell | Sep 29, 2021 | Birds
Beginning in May, Wild River Audubon has held bird walks every other month. Our third walk of the year took place on Saturday, August 21 at Checkerboard County Park. This 79-acre park is located on the east edge of North Branch and just west of the North Branch of...
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